Above: Picture of Westport Town

Brief Description

Standing on Clew Bay reached by the N59 or N60. Thackery declared the view of Clew Bay to be the most exquisite in the world. Westport House was built in 1731 for John Browne MP, ancestor of Lord Sligo and decendant of Grace O’Malley, Queen of Connaught.

Local Area Attractions

Seas angling festival in June.

Nearby is fishing village of Louisburgh with sandy beach and Roonagh Quay departure point for Clare island ferry.